The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) showed skepticism over ending Syria and Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. Justice appeared closely divided on the issue during oral arguments on April 29, 2026. At the center of the hearing lies whether the government can immediately end humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of people.

The government’s actions align with its’ broader immigration enforcement efforts. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously scheduled TPS designations for both Haiti and Syria for termination. Per the DHS’ announcement, conditions in the two countries didn’t meet the standards for continued designation. Lower courts blocked both terminations afterwards. In response, the government filed an appeal to the Supreme Court.

SCOTUS previously sided with the government on terminating Venezuela’s TPS status. However, the justices were much more divided this time around. Only a few justices showed support for the idea courts don’t have the power to second guess DHS decisions regarding temporary status.

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